Free showings of “Resilience: The Biology of Stress & The Science of Hope” will take place on Monday, Feb. 5 at 5:30 p.m. at the Boothbay Region YMCA and Tuesday, Feb. 27 at 5:30 p.m. at Wavus Camp in Jefferson.
One can learn how one can help children in Lincoln County become more resilient by attending a free community film viewing of “Resilience: The Biology of Stress & The Science of Hope.” The film will be shown on Monday, Feb. 5 at 5:30 p.m. at the Boothbay Region YMCA and on Tuesday, Feb. 27 at 5:30 p.m. at Wavus Camp in Jefferson.
Families are welcome, but the film is recommended for adult viewing only. Free on-site child care will be available courtesy of the YMCA Teen Leaders Club.
“We are hoping to start a community conversation about how we can work together to build the resiliency of youth in our area, beyond just any particular teacher, child or family,” said Anni Pat McKenney, health improvement program manager at The Coulombe Center for Health Improvement in Boothbay Harbor. “We want to make more people aware that adverse childhood experiences do exist and that they can impact people’s health throughout their lives.”
According to the film, resilience is the ability to thrive, adapt, and cope despite tough and stressful times. Resilience is a natural counterweight to adverse childhood experiences, or childhood trauma. The more resilient a child is, the more likely they are to deal with negative situations in a healthy way that won’t have prolonged and unfavorable outcomes.
Participants will learn about child development, how developing brains respond to stress, and steps everyone can take to promote resilience in children. A group discussion will follow the film and light refreshments will be served.
Registration is optional but encouraged. Register online at cchi.coursestorm.com, or call Healthy Lincoln County at 563-1330 or email annipat.mckenney@lchcare.org.
